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What is the name of the material that stockings were made of after they used silk?
name of the material that could be silk, cotton, or polyester
How fibers are obtained?
Silk fibers are obtained from the cocoon of silk larvae, larvae of the silk moth, which are spun from the cocoon into one, long thread.
What are the sythetic fibers often used in place of cotton?
silk silk and silk
Does silk come from a plant or a worm?
There isn't technically a silk plant. Silk worms make silk. They spin a cocoon and silk comes from the fibers in the cocoon. Linen is made from the fibers of the flax plant.
Is silk or cotton a fine material produced by special worms?
Silkworms spin silk, the answers in the name.
What produces silk yarn?
Silk yarn is produced from the fibers of silkworms, primarily the larvae of the Bombyx mori moth. These silkworms spin cocoons made of a single continuous strand of silk, which can be harvested and processed into yarn. The silk is extracted by boiling the cocoons to soften the sericin, a protein that holds the fibers together, allowing the long silk threads to be unwound and spun into yarn. This process results in the lustrous, smooth material known as silk.
What are the properties of the material of silk?
the material silk, is a natural material which comes from the silk plant.
Name 5 natural fibers?
1. cotton 2.silk 3.wool 4.leather 5.jute
What do you call material for making clothes?
Material for making clothes is commonly referred to as fabric or textile. Fabrics can be made from natural fibers, such as cotton, wool, and silk, or synthetic fibers like polyester and nylon. The choice of fabric affects the garment's appearance, texture, and functionality.
Why was synthetic fibers developed as an imitation of silk?
Synthetic fibers were developed as an imitation of silk because silk was a luxurious and expensive natural fiber. By creating synthetic fibers that mimicked the properties of silk, such as shine and softness, at a lower cost, more people could afford fabrics with similar qualities. Additionally, synthetic fibers have the advantage of being more durable and versatile than natural silk.
What are the four natural fibers?
The four main natural fibers are cotton, wool, silk, and linen. These fibers are derived from plants (cotton, linen), animals (wool, silk), and insects (silk). They are valued for their comfort, breathability, and environmental sustainability.
What is the name of five natural fibers?
Cotton, wool, silk, hemp, and jute are five examples of natural fibers derived from plants or animals that are commonly used in textiles.
